EU Wildlife Trade Regulations – Basic Regulation
Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 of 9 December 1996 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein

Description

Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 deals with the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. It lays down the provisions for import, export and re-export as well as internal EU trade in specimens of species listed in its four Annexes. It provides for procedures and documents required for such trade (import and export permits, re-export certificates, import notifications and internal trade certificates) and it regulates the movement of live specimens. It also sets out specific requirements for Member States to ensure compliance with the Regulation and to impose adequate sanctions for infringements.

Source:

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/cites/legislation_en.htm

Information

Author(s)
EU Council
Date / journal vol no.
Signed: 9 December 1996 Entered into Force: 3 March 1997

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